Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Saturday, November 27, 2021
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Where to Watch: NBA TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Suns +3, Nets -3; Over/Under: 220 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Suns +2.5, Nets -2.5; Over/Under: 221 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Suns +2.5, Nets -2.5; Over/Under: 221.5 points
Season Record
Phoenix Suns: 15-3 (2nd place, Pacific Division)
Brooklyn Nets: 15-5 (1st place, Atlantic Division)
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Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets Preview and Analysis
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Phoenix Suns: 10-0 last 10
Brooklyn Nets: 8-2 last 10
Phoenix Suns Analysis
The Suns are coming into this game with a 15-3 record overall and they are 7-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. Their last loss was against the Sacramento Kings and they have gone on a 14 game winning streak since then with wins coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New Orleans Pelicans, the Houston Rockets, the Atlanta Hawks, the Kings, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Rockets again, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Dallas Mavericks twice, the Denver Nuggets, the San Antonio Spurs, and the Cavaliers again in their last game. Devin Booker went off in that game as he led the team in points with 35 while Chris Paul was next on the team with 17 points. Paul led the team in assists in that game with 12 while JaVale McGee led the team in rebounds off the bench with 12. They were 52.3% from the field, 36.4% from 3-point range, and 78.6% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 112.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 105.3 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 9-9 this season and their O/U record is 8-10.
Brooklyn Nets Analysis
The Nets are coming into this game with a 14-5 record overall and they are 6-3 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They have won 7 of their last 8 games and are coming into this one on a 4 game winning streak after another win in their last game. Their last loss came against the Golden State Warriors while their 7 wins in that span came against the Orlando Magic, the New Orleans Pelicans, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Magic again, the Cavs again, and the Boston Celtics in their last game. Patty Mills led the team in points in that game with 23 while Kevin Durant was next on the team with 21 points. James Harden also scored 20 points himself in that one. Harden led the team in assists in that game with 11 while DeAndre' Bembry led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 50.6% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 76.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 109.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 104.9 PPG against them. The Nets have an ATS record of 8-10-1 this season and their O/U record is 9-10.
Suns vs Nets Prediction
The Nets are coming into this game as a 3 point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Suns are on a massive winning streak and the Nets will be looking to put an end to that streak. They have been waiting at home rested after the holiday while the Suns are playing the 2nd leg of a back-to-back here after playing against the Knicks on Friday night. The Nets are currently the best team in the Eastern Conference and have been playing well recently. They will get up for this game and do whatever it takes to be the team to end that long streak of the Suns. The best bet to place in this game is on the Nets to cover the spread here.
Suns Nets Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Saturday, November 27, 2021 (7:30 pm ET start time) is Nets 117 Suns 114.
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NBA Betting Trends
Phoenix Suns: 268-246 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 1048-1020 ATS in all games. 160-136 ATS when the total is 220 to 229.5. 490-480 ATS as an underdog. 527-496 ATS in road games.
Brooklyn Nets: 96-102 ATS when the line is +3 to -3. 100-104 ATS as a home favorite. 183-195 ATS in home games.
Key Injuries
Phoenix Suns: A. Nader (SF) Ques Fri - Knee injury. F. Kaminsky (PF) Out indefinitely - Knee injury. D. Saric (SF) Out indefinitely - Knee injury.
Brooklyn Nets: B. Brown (PG) Ques Sat - Hamstring injury. J. Harris (SG) Out indefinitely - Ankle injury. N. Claxton (PF) Early Dec - Illness. K. Irving (PG) Out indefinitely - Personal.
Notable Quotes
"That's just coincidence. Our plan wasn't to start out 1-3. We've got a great group, a great locker room. I've never seen anything like it." - Chris Paul on going on a 14 game win streak after a 1-3 start.
"It's a quality road win against a team that's been playing great basketball." - Steve Nash on his team’s win against the Celtics on Wednesday night.
Starting Lineups
Phoenix Suns
PG Chris Paul
SG Devin Booker
SF Mikal Bridges
PF Jae Crowder
C Deandre Ayton
Brooklyn Nets
PG James Harden
SG Patty Mills
SF Bruce Brown
PF Kevin Durant
C LaMarcus Aldridge
Statistical Leaders
Phoenix Suns
PPG: D. Booker (23.1)
APG: C. Paul (10.4)
Reb/G: D. Ayton (11.8)
Brooklyn Nets
PPG: K. Durant (28.1)
APG: J. Harden (9.2)
Reb/G: J. Harden (7.6)
Coaches:
Phoenix Suns: Monty Williams (3rd season)
Brooklyn Nets: Steve Nash (2nd season)